Exploring America’s National Parks
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Trip includes
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Las Vegas (LAS)
- Accommodation in hotels listed, or similar: 1 night in Las Vegas at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino
- 1 night in the Grand Canyon National Park at the Yavapai Lodge West- Grand Canyon National Park Lodge
- 1 night in Kayenta at the Kayenta Monument Valley Inn
- 1 night in Grand Junction at the Grand Vista Hotel
- 1 night in Denver at the Holiday Inn Cherry Creek
- 2 nights in Custer at the Econolodge of Custer
- 1 night in Cody at the Buffalo Bill Village
- 2 nights in Yellowstone National Park at the Grant Village Lodge*
- 1 night in Alpine at the Flying Saddle Resort
- 1 night in Salt Lake City at the Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites
- 1 night in Bryce Canyon National Park at the Best Western Plus Ruby’s Inn
- 1 night in Las Vegas at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino** Sightseeing as described in the itinerary, including the following: Grand Canyon National Park
- 4-wheel-drive tour through Monument Valley
- Arches National Park & Colorado National Monument
- Scenic drives in the Black Hills of South Dakota & Custer State Park
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial & Crazy Horse Memorial
- Yellowstone National Park
- Orientation tour of Salt Lake City
- Bryce Canyon National Park & Zion National Park 2 breakfasts and 3 continental breakfasts
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- Hotel tips, taxes and service charges *Note: Accommodations used inYellowstone National Park are typically open from late May through late September.Departures before or after these opening dates will stay in West Yellowstone atthe Brandin’ Iron Inn, or similar. Routing and areas visited in YellowstoneNational Park are always subject to favorable weather, gate access, and roadconditions; therefore, routings may be adjusted. **Note: On vacations that include anovernight stay in Las Vegas, at least one member of the traveling party must be21 years of age or older. ***Note:Children must be 8 years or older at time of travel. Please Note: Some ofthe accommodations included in this package may not have the same amenitiesyou’d normally expect. For instance, some lodges may not haveair-conditioning, television, Wi-Fi, etc. This is due to their location within National Parks and other remotelocations which we feel offer a much more authentic experience. Single rooms are not available on this package.
Itinerary
Touch down in the exciting city of Las Vegas! Make your way to your hotel and check in hand late this afternoon, should you have any questions.
Tonight, treat yourself to a spectacular show, then hit a casino!
Watch the glittering lights of Vegas fade as you head for one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World: Grand Canyon National Park! Journey across the old Mojave gold-strike country, and pass through Williams and Kaibab National Forest on historic Route 66.
If you didn't catch the sunset over the canyon, sunrise is just as impressive! Take a morning hike, or join an exciting optional helicopter ride over the canyon!
After, kiss the Grand Canyon goodbye and journey across the Arizona/Utah border into Navajo N...
Rise and shine! This morning, you'll head north for Moab. Enjoy a visit to the magnificent Arches National Park, where you'll discover a mesmerizing landscape of contrasting colors, otherworldly landforms, and unique textures! Have your camera handy - this red ...
This morning, you'll visit Colorado National Monument up close! Investigate the towering monoliths that stand within a vast plateau and create a spectacular canyon panorama. Then, experience sheer-walled red-rock canyons as you twist and turn along Rim Rock Dri...
Today, travel across the windswept landscape of Wyoming and into the Black Hills of South Dakota! You'll spend your next two nights in Custer, nestled in the heart of the Black Hills National Forest, and serves as the gateway to Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Mount Rushmore.
After breakfast, enjoy a pleasant morning at Custer State Park, where you'll enjoy a scenic drive along Wildlife Loop Road. Stare out the window as you pass spectacular terrain and an abundance of wildlife. It's likely you'll at least see a few bison, as a herd...
Hear Western music playing in your head as you journey through the high country, where open-range cattle kings made war on the homesteaders in the 1890s. Enjoy a stop at Devils Tower National Monument, established as America's first national monument by Teddy Roosevelt in 1906!
Tonight, enjoy a comfortable stay in Buffalo Bill's western town of Cody, Wyoming.
Feel free to sleep in a little; the morning is yours to spend at leisure. You might want to check out the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, or stroll down Cody's main street and pick up some souvenirs!
In the afternoon, you'll venture to the one and only Yellowstone National Park! Take in the beauty of the land and get a good night's rest for tons of exploring tomorrow.
Grab your camera and wear comfortable shoes! Today, you'll explore all the wonders of Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 as the world's first national park. See the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser, Mammoth Hot Springs, the Grand Canyon of Yellowsto...
Head south to the Wild West town of Jackson, with its wooden sidewalks and swing-door saloons. Stroll through the streets of historic downtown and weave in and out of unique shops and museums. You might want to join an 8-mile scenic trip that begins at Pritchar...
Take a break from nature and head to the city! Today, travel to Utah's vibrant capital, Salt Lake City, set on the edge of Great Salt Lake Desert. This area is the center of the Mormon religion, and is where Brigham Young declared to his followers, "This is the...
After breakfast, get ready for another day of spectacular landscapes in Bryce Canyon National Park! Explore 20 miles of sandstone cliffs and brilliant shades of orange rock, sculpted by nature into pillars called "hoodoos." Enjoy a perfect blend of guided direction and freedom to explore on your own!
While it may be your last full day of vacation, there is so much to still see! Your first stop today will be breathtaking Zion National Park, with its landscape carved out over millions of years by rushing streams. Feast your eyes unbelievable scenic beauty: st...
Squeeze all your souvenirs in your suitcase and make your way to the airport. Spend your flight home replaying wonderful memories and dreaming about your next adventure!
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